Newcomers

Welcome to Reconciled Christian Fellowship.

Thank you so much for taking a look at our “Online campus” and for connecting with us in any way you feel comfortable.

A trusted mentor once told me, “When you look for and find the perfect church, you’ll join it and mess it up.” RCF is not the perfect church. Though we do strive for excellence, we know that real people and real churches are messy, and we’re so glad that our real God doesn’t seem to mind rolling up his sleeves, slipping on his mud boots, and climbing down into the mess with us.

What makes for even more fun is that we strive to be a church in the market place. We gather together as often as possible, but our gatherings are designed to get us ready to go out and be the church in our families, our neighborhoods, our work places, our communities, and around the world. That means we treasure the opportunity to connect with and serve people from all walks of life, cultures, faiths, beliefs, mindsets, goals, narratives, etc. This too can be messy.

So whether you are ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work with us, or in need right now of just being loved on (…or, like most of us, a combination of both), we hope you find RCF to be a safe place to explore grace and truth. Take a look around the site and let us know how we can further connect with you.

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What We Believe RCF's DNA Affiliations Taking the Next Steps Typical Sunday Newcomer's Dessert

What We Believe

Bible

2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12, 13

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the verbally inspired Word of God, the final authority for faith and life, inerrant in the original writings, infallible, and God-breathed.

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God

Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19

We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-eternal in being and nature, co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections.

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Christ

John 1:1–2, 14; Luke 1:35

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and became man without ceasing to be God – conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary – that he might reveal God and redeem sinful man.

1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3–5

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption through his death on the cross as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that our justification is made sure by his literal, physical resurrection from the dead.

John 5:28-29; Matthew 28:6-7; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 9:24; Romans 8:34; Acts 1:9-10; 1John 2:1–2

We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord Jesus Christ; that he ascended into heaven; and is now exalted at the right hand of God where, as our high priest, he fulfills the ministry as representative, intercessor, and advocate.

John 14:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:1; 1 Peter 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; Revelation 22:12, 20

We believe in the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ to gather his Church unto him and to judge the living and the dead.

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Holy Spirit

John 16:8–11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; Ephesians 5:18

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment; he is the Supernatural Agent in regeneration, baptizing all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption.

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Salvation

Genesis 1:26, 27; Romans 3:22, 23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3, 12

We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God, but that through Adam’s sin humanity fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God; man is totally depraved and of himself utterly unable to remedy his lost condition.

Ephesians 2:8–10; John 1:12-13; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19

We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. All who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God.

John 6:37–40; 10:27–30; 1 Peter 1:5; Romans 8:1, 38, 39; 1 Corinthians 1:4–8

We believe that all the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever.

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Church

Ephesians 1:22-23, 4:12-14, 5:25–27; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; 2 Corinthians 11:2

We believe that the church, a covenant family of all born-again persons, is the body of Christ.

Acts 14:27; 18:22; 20:17;Acts 13:1–4; 15:19–31; 20:28; Titus 1:5–11; 1 Timothy 3:1–3; Romans 16:1,4; 1 Corinthians 3:9, 16;1 Corinthians 5:4; 1 Peter 5:1–4

We believe in the establishment, continuance, and autonomy of local churches.

Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 2:41, 42; Acts 18:8; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

We recognize believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper as the churches’ scriptural means of testimony.

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Worship

Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 2:5; Hebrews 10:21-22; Hebrews 13:15; Psalm 69:3-31; 1 Timothy 6:17; Revelation 4:11

We believe the Biblical revelation that we are designed and created for the one ultimate purpose of worshiping God –individually and corporately glorifying him in all of life, enjoying him in all that he enjoys.

RCF's DNA

How we engage God, the Church, and the World
In short… RCF’s DNA

We exist to glorify God in all things – working together to worship him, edify each other, and minister reconciliation to the world.
We want to love God, inspire each other, and connect people with Christ.

We come together as often as possible for encouragement and inspiration to be authentic witnesses of God’s glory, grace, and redemption to our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities.
We gather together so we can go do church.

We value transparency before the Lord, covenant with one another, and excellence in ministry.
We want to be real, be loyal, and be excited about life.

We trust God’s Word not only as the inerrant revelation of who God is and who we are in him, but also as the daily guide for life in grace.
We want to treasure and trust the Bible.

We celebrate courageous faith today. Regardless of past failures or past successes, nothing is as wonderful as trusting God today.
We want to trust God a little more each day.

We strive to live on mission with God in all of life – making disciples who make disciples who make our community noticeably better.
We want to journey with you in a life lived with God.

We pray that all peoples everywhere will enter into relationship with God through Jesus and enjoy life in fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
We want to pray with you and for you.

We commit to forgiveness as the essential discipline for living unified in the grace and truth that come through Jesus Christ.
We will not give up on you.

We serve our communities creatively, generously, sacrificially, and joyfully… for the Gory of God… with no strings attached.
We love to pitch in and help.

We envision being strong enough to support, rebuild, and start churches in East Lewis County, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world.
We want what God is doing in our community to help other communities.

We lead through four related groups committed to God’s specific direction for our church: Congregation, Ministry leaders, Stewards, and Staff.
We love to see God use each of us for the purpose he has for all of us.

We know that all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
God is on a rescue mission through Jesus… and we’re in.

“…For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross...”
Colossians 1:13-23

“…For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life…”
Romans 5:6-11

“…in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation…”
2 Corinthians 5:16-21

“…having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ…”
Ephesians 2:11-12

Affiliations

As an autonomous church, RECONCILED partners with:

Local Christian churches (for specific opportunities of ministry, fellowship, and worship)
Lewis County Chaplaincy Services
The Southwest Washington Association of Baptist Churches
The Northwest Baptist Convention
Gateway Baptist Theological Seminary
North American Mission Board
International Mission Board
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Operation Christmas Child
Several individual missionaries and missionary families

Taking the Next Steps

CONNECT

Humanity was not designed to be experienced alone.

We believe that we grow as followers of Christ when we connect with others for Bible study, prayer, encouragement, fellowship, ministry, and service.

Use the contact numbers on the back side of this handout to further connect with God, his church, and our communities.

COMMUNICATE

Wherever you are in your journey of life and faith, we value the opportunity for continued conversation.

Please let us know how we can be praying with you and how we can partner with you to care for current needs you might have.

Also, let us know of any areas of interest that you would like further information about and we will promptly follow up with you.

COMMIT

Every journey starts with a commitment to make that first step.

Through Christ, each of us has the opportunity to start an epic journey toward the heart of God – now and forever.

We would love to journey with you. Is there a commitment you need to make in response to an encounter with God today? Let us know and we will walk with you in encouragement and accountability.

Typical Sunday

We hope all of us will experience God in a significant way today.

Relax and make yourself at home.

Grab some refreshments in the foyer and make yourself comfortable.

Participate at your own pace.

Share, study, observe, pray, and/or sing. It’s up to you… no pressure.

Enjoy the Sunday Service.

We gather the first day of the week to commit to put God first every day.

Offering Trusting God financially is one of the best ways to learn to trust God in everything. If you're a regular attender or member, amp up your faith in God through giving consistently, sacrificially, generously, and gratefully. Donation containers are by the exits.

Share Time Our hope is that through sharing the stories of our life we will challenge, encourage, and equip one another to live on mission for God in our homes, our jobs, our communities, and around the world.

Prayer More than merely asking for power, protection, or provision, in prayer we enjoy authentic conversation with God. Praying together, we draw near to God to let His love and purpose flow naturally through our lives.

Kids Zone During the message, grade-school kids are welcome to join our Kids Zone teams for an exciting Bible study. Our teams are trained and background checked. Kids are welcome to stay with their families as well.

Message The Creator and Sustainer of all life - the one true God - loves us and reveals himself to us. Wow! We study scripture not merely to learn truth about Him, but to come to know Him as the Truth. Study with us.

Communion Through the symbolism of coming to the bread and wine we meet our Savior at the intersection of His great sacrifice and our authentic commitment. Be real with god and He will be real with you.

Worship Humans were created to worship - to enjoy the fellowship of God in every aspect of life. So, our Sunday Service culminates in a shared and focused expression of authentic worship. Draw near to God with us.

Mission God wants to do a great work in you and through you. Don't let church stop here! Use what we've accomplished together to live on mission today and each day this week.

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